The Best Hotels Closest to Salinas River State Beach in Castroville for 2026

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

1. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2.6 km from Salinas River State Beach

Wei

NT$4,594

NT$5,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2.3 km from Salinas River State Beach

Renato

NT$3,594

NT$4,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

3. Steinbeck Lodge

17.3 km from Salinas River State Beach

Galvin

NT$3,001

NT$3,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

4. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10.6 km from Salinas River State Beach

Steven

NT$2,120

NT$2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13.5 km from Salinas River State Beach

Russell

NT$3,880

NT$4,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

17.3 km from Salinas River State Beach

Veronica

NT$4,576

NT$5,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10.2 km from Salinas River State Beach

Niloufar

NT$4,290

NT$4,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8.9 km from Salinas River State Beach

Shalay

NT$2,381

NT$2,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

9. Sand Castle Inn

18 km from Salinas River State Beach

Stacy

NT$2,260

NT$2,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

12.3 km from Salinas River State Beach

Wei

NT$5,978

NT$6,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

11. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

17.4 km from Salinas River State Beach

Craig

NT$3,701

NT$4,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14.1 km from Salinas River State Beach

Kay

NT$5,402

NT$6,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a wall with clocks.

A deck with red flooring, striped white and blue railing, and outdoor furniture including chairs and a table.

13. Bay Breeze Inn

17.7 km from Salinas River State Beach

JUAN DAVID

NT$1,716

NT$1,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

14. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

9.1 km from Salinas River State Beach

Shalise

NT$4,830

NT$5,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food items.

A snack and frozen food display with various brands and products.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

8.9 km from Salinas River State Beach

Gavin

NT$5,735

NT$6,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A fenced outdoor area with artificial grass, a Pacific Inn Monterey sign, and a row of chairs.

16. Pacific Inn

20.4 km from Salinas River State Beach

Dannielle

NT$2,858

NT$3,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal scene with a building on a rocky outcrop, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a glass coffee table, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a round table.

A row of wooden cabins with a clear view of the ocean in the background.

17. Sunset Inn

20.1 km from Salinas River State Beach

DUANE

NT$4,398

NT$5,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Chateau Coralini

20.5 km from Salinas River State Beach

Wolfgang

NT$4,238

NT$5,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

12.2 km from Salinas River State Beach

Hardeep

NT$6,702

NT$7,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

A motel with a sign, a paved driveway, and landscaped areas with various plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

20. El Castell Motel

20.7 km from Salinas River State Beach

David

NT$2,488

NT$2,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas River State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 628 reviews	View
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 414 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,172 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View

Top Salinas River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great place to stay, no complaints."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"It was night and day compared to the horrible inn we checked into earlier that day! The staff were very welcoming and helpful! The rooms were perfect and very clean! Absolutely no issues!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing stay. Breakfast every Morning and staff are always happy to refill anything needed"

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very special and unique. The rooms are good size and the beds higher than usual to enhance your view of the beautiful scenery. Just loved it! It’s on my list to return to."

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"No issues at all except my shower didn’t get too hot, more of a “pretty warm” but nothing I was upset about considering how easy and nice everything else was. I would stay here again next time I visit."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent teamwork"

Marina Dunes RV Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is really cool. Washer and dryer costs only about $1.00 per cycle. Private 24hr beach access. Grill and fire pit. Cabins are really nice and the restrooms inside were well stocked. You can also buy alcohol at the clubhouse 10/10 will come again"

Other attractions near Salinas River State Beach

A sign for Salinas River State Beach, a California State Park.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

8.8/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas River State Beach?

Salinas River State Beach is located in Castroville. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 28 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Salinas River State Beach?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Salinas River State Beach.

How many hotels are there close to Salinas River State Beach?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas River State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas River State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Salinas River State Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salinas River State Beach?

To access more information about updating your stay near Salinas River State Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Salinas River State Beach?

Create some family memories at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. At Moss Landing State Beach, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, take some time to really appreciate nature. A visit to The Shakespeare Society of America is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Salinas River State Beach hotels

1. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

3. Steinbeck Lodge

4. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

9. Sand Castle Inn

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

11. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

13. Bay Breeze Inn

14. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

16. Pacific Inn

17. Sunset Inn

18. Chateau Coralini

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

20. El Castell Motel

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Top Salinas River State Beach Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

Marina Dunes RV Resort

Other attractions near Salinas River State Beach

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Moss Landing State Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Island Beach

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Zmudowski State Beach

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